Camping hammock

ABSTRACT

A hammock made of a fabric is cut into a four-sided shape having curved end edges and straight side edges. The curved end edges each define a pair of convex curves surrounding a concave curve. The hammock allows for a flat lay experience that permits a user to lay in any direction.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 62/787,899, filed Jan. 3, 2019, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a camping hammock and, more particularly, to a camping hammock that allows a user to lay flat in any direction.

The normal process for creating a gathered end camping hammock or lounging hammock involves taking a rectangular piece of fabric, creating a casing, and then using this casing to suspend the user in the hammock body. The problem with this is the user is not able to lay perfectly flat when they are in the hammock because of the tension placed at the edge of the hammock body and the looseness in the center of the hammock body—thus creating an uncomfortable experience for the user.

An asymmetrical hammock body allows for a better and flatter lay. However, the user is forced to lay in one direction diagonally rather than any direction. This is a problem because people enjoy being able to lay on either side of their hammock, pending their setup location.

As can be seen, there is a need for a camping hammock that allows a user to lay flat in any direction.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect of the present invention, a hammock comprises: a body made of a fabric, the body comprising a first end edge, a second end edge, a first side edge, a second side edge, wherein the first end edge and the second end edge each comprise curves defining a first convex curve, a second convex curve, and a concave curve in between and adjoining the first convex curve and the second convex curve.

In another aspect of the present invention, a method of making a hammock comprises: cutting a piece of fabric into a four sided rectangular shape having straight side edges, a first end edge and a second end edge, wherein the first end edge and the second end edge each comprise curves defining a first convex curve, a second convex curve, and a concave curve in between and adjoining the first convex curve and the second convex curve; bunching the first end edge together and connecting a first tether to the first end edge; bunching the second end edge together and connecting a second tether to the second end edge.

These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings, description and claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3A is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention, shown in use;

FIG. 3B is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention, shown in use;

FIG. 3C is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention, shown in use;

FIG. 3D is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention, shown in use;

FIG. 4 is a section view taken along line 4-4 in FIG. 3B; and

FIG. 5 is a section view taken along line 5-5 in FIG. 4.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

The present invention includes a fabric pattern for a hammock or camping hammock body that allows the user to lay flat in a symmetric manner.

The present invention allows the user to lay flat in a gathered end hammock or camping hammock in any direction they choose. The hammock body pattern is cut and sewn in a way that allows the user to enjoy a comfortable outdoor experience. Due to a wave shaped pattern in the hammock body fabric, the present invention allows a user to comfortably lay in any direction.

Referring to FIG. 1 through 5, illustrates the fabric that makes up the hammock body 10. The fabric is cut into a four-sided shape having curved end edges 11 and straight side edges 16. The curved end edges 11 each define a pair of convex curves 12 surrounding a concave curve 14, i.e. two peaks surrounding a valley. By cutting the hammock end edges 11 to the convex and concave curves 12, 14, the present invention allows for a flat lay experience that permits a user 20 to lay in any direction because the pattern is symmetric. This solution permits the user to have a flat and comfortable experience sleeping in a hammock or camping hammock in any direction they desire.

The concave curve 14 of the pattern is defined on each of the opposing end edges 11 and has a center along a center line of hammock body 10. The concave curve 14 provides tension to raise the users 20 mid-section, enabling a flatter lay in the hammock body 10. The convex curves 12 of the pattern are defined on each of the opposing end edges 11 on either side of the center line of the hammock body 10. The convex curves 12 provide a looseness for the user's head and the user's feet. The hammock body further includes four corners, which provide a slight amount of tension so the user's head and feet are in a neutral position when sleeping.

The three components of the pattern (valley, peak, and corners) work together to form a very unique shape in the hammock body 10. The three components create pockets at each corner of the hammock so that the user can lay diagonal and lay flat. The wave shaped pattern allows for looseness in the hammock body 10 where the user's head and feet are placed in the hammock. The looseness provides the comfort and flatness that makes for a comfortable and flat sleeping experience in a hammock, allowing the user the ability to lay on their back, side, or stomach.

To connect the hammock body 10 to a tree, the first end edge is bunched together and connected to a first tether 22, and the second end edge is bunched together and connected to a second tether 24. The first tether 22 is attached to a first tree and the second tether 24 is attached to a second tree.

It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A hammock comprising: a body made of a fabric, the body comprising a first end edge, a second end edge, a first side edge, a second side edge, wherein the first end edge and the second end edge each comprise curves defining a first convex curve, a second convex curve, and a concave curve in between and adjoining the first convex curve and the second convex curve.
 2. The hammock of claim 1, wherein the first side edge and the second side edge are straight edges.
 3. The hammock of claim 1, wherein the first end edge is bunched together and connected to a first tether, and the second end edge is bunched together and connected to a second tether.
 4. A method of making a hammock comprising: cutting a piece of fabric into a four sided rectangular shape having straight side edges, a first end edge and a second end edge, wherein the first end edge and the second end edge each comprise curves defining a first convex curve, a second convex curve, and a concave curve in between and adjoining the first convex curve and the second convex curve; bunching the first end edge together and connecting a first tether to the first end edge; bunching the second end edge together and connecting a second tether to the second end edge. 